Early morning newspapers revealed rural Japan's agricultural crisis, with farmers reportedly earning just 10 yen hourly. A new pterosaur species identification in Kumamoto followed shortly after, alongside reports of Japan's children ranking 32nd of 43 wealthy nations in mental health according to UNICEF. Financial markets news centered on the Tokyo Stock Exchange pursuing more affordable stocks for average investors.

Mid-morning brought urgent domestic reports of a Self-Defense Force training aircraft crash in an Aichi Prefecture lake with two crew members. The incident unfolded throughout the day with witnesses reporting loud booms and parts of the aircraft being discovered in the water.

International affairs coverage highlighted the US-China trade agreement's continued evolution, with reports specifying tariff reductions to 115%, while Japanese automakers calculated a potential ¥1 trillion impact from Trump's tariffs. The US issued worldwide restrictions on Huawei AI chips despite the recent trade truce.